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Reviewed by: Jennifer Costello, Intermediate School Librarian Title: Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son
Author: John Parra
Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
Year: 2022 Good for Grades: PK-5 Genre/Type of Book: Picture Book
Content Warnings, or things that other School Librarians should be aware of: No Recommended for a school library: Yes Reason(s) for choosing the book: I am always working on diversifying the library and representing all voices - this was an SLJ recommendation!
If you were tasked by the publisher with writing a short quote for the back cover of this book, what would it be:
A beautiful memoir about the bond between fathers and sons and the link between nature and art.
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Review:
This is a story about a boy named Juanito who gets to shadow his papi on the job as a landscape contractor. Together, they mow, plant, weed, trim and design beautiful landscapes. Juanito changes from being embarrassed at the beginning when working on a friend's lawn, to being proud of everything his father has built. This has great themes about culture, pride, and the celebration of father/son relationships. I love how Spanish phrases are sprinkled throughout the book and the illustrations are beautiful.
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